<p>The Arima Kinen, also known as The Grand Prix, is a prestigious Grade 1 horse race in Japan. It covers 2,500 metres on turf and is open to Thoroughbreds aged three and older, attracting fan-voted runners alongside top performers from the year.</p> <p>Up to 16 runners are allowed to participate, with 10 selected by fan vote and others from leading G1 horses or invitations.</p> <p>First held in 1956 as the Nakayama Grand Prix, it was renamed the Arima Kinen in 1957 to honour founder Yoriyasu Arima. The distance was shortened from 2,600m to 2,500m in 1966, and it became an international G1 race from 2007.</p> <p>Notable winners include recent champions Regaleira (2024) and Equinox (2023), as well as legends such as Deep Impact, Orfevre, and Kitasan Black.</p> <h2>When Is the 2025 Arima Kinen?</h2> <p>The 2025 Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) G1 is set for Sunday, December 28, 15:40 Japan Standard Time (JST). This means Aussies can watch it from 17:40 AEDT.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2025 Arima Kinen Held?</h2> <p>The 2025 Arima Kinen race is held at Nakayama Racecourse.</p> <h2>2025 Arima Kinen Prize Money</h2> <p>The Arima Kinen is a lucrative race event with a substantial prize purse.</p> <p>The total prize purse is ¥1,090,000,000 (AU$10.477.876), with the winner receiving ¥500,000,000 (AU$4.806.365).</p> <h2>How To Bet On The 2025 Arima Kinen?</h2> <p>Sportsbet continues to be the premier pick for sports bettors across Australia, especially when it comes to horse racing. We offer all of the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/racing-schedule">horse racing betting odds</a> across the biggest events, including the upcoming 2025 Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) G1 race.</p> <p>To bet on it, simply head over to the dedicated racing section of our sportsbook, find the horse you want to back and select its odds. This will add it to the betting slip, where you can then adjust your stake and confirm the bet by clicking ‘Place Bet’ at the bottom! This is all achieved within a minute due to the simplicity of our design!</p> <h2>2025 Arima Kinen: Betting Preview</h2> <p>At Sportsbet, our betting experts are determined to provide you with the best horse racing betting tips.</p> <p>It is a little early to be providing our top 2025 Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) G1 betting predictions, as the field can still change. Declarations close December 25, with final fields and barrier draws on December 26; entries were due earlier in December.</p> <p>Regaleira was one of the top fan votes, having been the 2024 winner of this race and the 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Cup victor. Regaleira also enters strong Nakayama form, making it our pick when making a betting prediction at this stage.</p> <p>Danon Decile could be a good each-way bet for those seeking value, with the Dubai Sheema Classic winner also in good form.</p>